Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

I just want to die

All the enegry that so many of us expand on a daily basis just to stay alive now seems to be used to fight with each other on this site. All I know that I come here because I literally don't have anyone in my life; no family, no friends, etc and on this site I kinda hoped to establish something similar to a family feeling. I mean a place where everyone else knows exactly what you're talking about and doesn't think you strange when you talk about all the crazy things we do as a result of this disease. And yet, I no longer find the same kind of concern and such, just petty pissing battles. I don't know about the rest of us, but I think all of this in fighting is just a great way to avoid confronting the real issues of the sadness and anger that result from the diease of depression. It's easy to not feel so sad when you're fighting with other people. So my question is what are you guys hiding from that you have to result to petty fights to not feel the real emotions. "I can't be depressed, I'm just really pissed of at the a**hole, etc"

Well, all i know is that I wish I where dead. My life is over. I get my disability check every month, pay my bills, get the mail and grogery's once a week on the same day I see my therapist. The rest of the time I litearly sit on my sofa and watch tv and have no idea what to do with the rest of my life. I can't clean even thougth the sinks smell. I can't do anything anymore and I see the next 20 years passing me by just like this. My existence is a living hell. A mistake againist God and the Universe, but still I live. Crew on that folks....just want to die.

I know that it sounds very hard and out of reach to do anything right now... have spent many weeks in bed and when my other half and son try to get me motivated ... I get pissed off... they have no idea the way I feel... I would think. but just do one thing... jut one.. like the dishes. Then flop back down on the sofa... feeling exhausted but with a clean smell... and a sense of SOMETHING accomplished. Sometimes just washing our hair is an accomplishment and can have a postive effect on the way we feel.. you obviously feel bad about the dishes... that you can change in a matter of minutes (even if its 60 mins!) Wash one thing if the sink seems too overwhelming... believe me... it does help. Today I washed the floor! woo hoo! thats big!!! But when I look around and can put my feet on the floor without being covered in dog hair... it's a good thing (no I am not Martha). Please know you have a sister in your feelings... chin up!

Hi, I am new so I don't know what the fighting is about. I do know what it is like to feel hopeless and to have a death wish. However, I try desperately to hold on to some hope which is what keeps me going. That and the fact that I know I am not the only one suffering.
I used to believe that everyone else was born with some ability to cope or something that I was missing. Two years ago (about) I should have died driving during a black out. I didn't for some reason, so I try to hold on to that too.
Have you gotten involved in any other internnet groups? Yahoo Answers can be a rewarding expeeince and a good place to ask questions as well. MySpace is fun, you can be who you want to be and talk with people all over the world.
I have not even discovered what resources are available on this site but I am guessing there are some that might be helpful.

Please take care of yourself and remember that you are not alone. I am a therapist and struggle with severe depression too. I often can't apply what I have learned to myself, or perhaps my mood leads me to choosing not to.
Take care and BIG HUG!
Val

I agree with you on a lot of what you wrote. I usually don't bother coming to this site because I myself find that most people in this community are not to supportive or at least the ones that I have been in contact with.
I find that in my other community which is grievance I am given alot of love and support.
I feel that if this is not for you at least this site. Please find another one but please don't give up.
I know it's hard and unless someones in your shoes they will not understand.

I just want to thank everyone for taking their time to share with me/and each other. It really means alot to me. The time really is hard to fill and I used to spend alot of time on this site. I don't plan on leaving but wish we could all get back to the real reason we are here,together; to share our stories, out hopes and our fears. Thanks again folks...

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